Market Watch

Every issue features new product launches, restaurant and bar openings, innovative retail concepts and unique promotions for on- and off-premise establishments.

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THROUGH THE GLASS

OPENINGS

EVENTS

NEW PRODUCTS

BRAND WATCH

A Dry Town No More • A new liquor store overcomes obstacles in the Connecticut town of Roxbury

Breaking The Rules • Matt Kaner brings an iconoclastic approach to his Los Angeles-area wine bars

MGP Builds Its Brand Stable • The premier supplier for spirits brands has a rising branded portfolio of its own

Passion Meets Practice • At Gunshow in Atlanta, cocktail director Mercedes O’Brien shows off her culinary skills

Mercedes O’Brien’s Recipes

WAREHOUSE WONDERS • Big-box retailer Costco continues to be a dominant force in the beverage alcohol retail landscape

Rosé Spreads Its Wings • While France still dominates the category, other locales are becoming competitive

GIN, Artisan Spirit • Innovation and careful attention to ingredients, particularly among craft distillers, are reshaping gin’s image

Viva L’Italia • Now more than ever, Italian spirits play a starring role in cocktails

Italian Spirit-Based Cocktail Recipes

INDEPENDENT, AND THRIVING'G • Seattle’s Downtown Spirits succeeds thanks to a strategic location and strong online sales

SicilyASCENDS • OFFERING A HOST OF UNUSUAL VARIETAL EXPRESSIONS AND EXCELLENT VALUE, SICILIAN WINES ARE FINDING A PLACE ON U.S. STORE SHELVES

Interview: Vertical Companies • Smoke Wallin leads a cannabis venture with 35 brands in the portfolio

Hot Brands Honored At 2019 WSWA Convention In Orlando • The fastest-growing wine and spirits brands toast their success at the annual “Hot Brands” awards ceremony

DISTILLED SPIRITS

DOMESTIC WINE

IMPORTED WINE

Hold The Alcohol • Serious mixologists are getting creative with alcohol-free drinks

A New Era Of Partnership • Craft brewers and grocery stores join forces on special products and new releases

Brands With A Cause • Winemakers are donating proceeds of their labels to charitable causes

ON THE MOVE

On-Premise News

Off-Premise News

Distributor News

Supplier News—Spirits

Supplier News—Wine

Supplier News—Beer

Cannabis News

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